Degnerative Disc Disease

Definition:
Protrusion, herniation, or fragmentation of an intervertebral disc beyond its borders with potential compression of a nerve root, the cauda equina in the lumbar region, or the spinal cord at higher levels.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the back or neck
  • Loss of ROM in the back or neck
  • Radiating neck or leg pain
  • Pain worse with movements such as bending or twisting
Causes
  • Age related
  • Repetitive heavy lifting
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises to back/neck, upper extremity or lower extremity
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Upper and lower body strengthening
  • Posture program
Degnerative Disc Disease Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Prone Cervical Rotation R L
  • Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Neck Support For Pillow
  • Side Lying Open Book

Degnerative Disc Disease Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit